Original Series and Next Generation writer David Gerrold is famed for writing The Trouble with Tribbles - often held up as the most popular piece of TV sci-fi ever.

He chatted to us about sci-fi, writing and what Gene Roddenberry was really like to work with.

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Trekking into text How did you get your break into writing?

Hamster hater Are you phobic towards small animals?

K7 to DS9 What did you think of Trials and Tribble-ations?

Boldly going on Tell us about your Next Generation work.

Trouble at the top Was Gene Roddenberry easy to work with?

Going beyond What does science-fiction mean to you?

All for charity Tell us about your charity work.

Furry doorstops Do you ever get sick of tribbles?